The consequences are already devastating in the zoo industry, where players such as Skansen and the Universe in Gothenburg have lost up to 90 percent of the number of visitors.

- What sets us apart from many other industries is that most of our duties remain even when visitors are virtually non-existent. The businesses lose their entire revenue base. This is a very serious situation, says Jens Larsson, chairman of the Swedish Zoo Association, in a press release.

Big loss of revenue

Even for Kolmården outside Norrköping, the situation is getting strained.

- It is a seasonal operation and between the period April and July we receive 70 per cent of our sales. Due to the government's restrictions, we will not be able to carry on full operations, says Christer Fogelmarck, CEO of Parks and Resorts, which owns Kolmården.

The animals must be looked after

Now, the Swedish Zoo Association is requesting special support measures for their members, which Christer Fogelmarck thinks is good.

- Whether we have guests or not, we have an enormous responsibility to ensure that the animals are taken care of. It is also in many people's interest that the services for permanent employees and seasonal employees remain when this eventually turns around, he says.

No bankruptcy for Kolmården

Last week, it became known that Skansen has been in an acute economic crisis, but that Kolmården should end up in the same position is unlikely.

- We have had positive growth and have been solid for many years, so we have some reserves. It may be more or less tough in terms of jobs, but a bankruptcy is far away, so we don't have to talk about it, Christer Fogelmarck, CEO of Parks and Resorts.